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  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
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Facility Details
Program Food
Facility Name Cafe Ambrosia
Business Name Cafe Ambrosia
Address 20981 E Smoky Hill Rd
Aurora, CO 80015-5189
Phone 303-766-2585

Inspection Details
03/25/2020 Inspection, Education
02/10/2020 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) A certified food protection manager was not associated with the facility.
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P) A cook line employee was observed washing their soiled gloves and returning to food preparation, without first washing their hands and donning a clean pair of gloves. An employee was observed touching their clothing and returning to food preparation, without first washing their hands and donning a clean pair of gloves. A cook line employee was observed exiting the kitchen through the front and back doors, and returning to food preparation without first washing their hands and donning a clean pair of gloves. Corrective Action: Provided education about proper handwashing procedures.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) A bowl of cut lettuce was 52°F on the food preparation table in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Lettuce was moved to an approved refrigeration unit to be rapidly cooled to 41°F or below.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-201.11 Separation-Storage (P) A butane lighter was stored on a cook line shelf directly next to single service food containers. A butane torch was stored directly next to food containers at the service station. Packages of cigarettes were stored in multiple places throughout the kitchen and next to food. Corrective Action: All items were moved to an approved location.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) Damp soiled wiping cloths were stored on surfaces throughout the kitchen.
02/05/2020 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) A certified food protection manager was not associated with the facility.
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf) A vomit/fecal clean up procedure was not present at the facility. Corrective Action: Provided education and a handout on vomit/fecal clean up procedure.
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.15 Where to Wash (Pf) A cook line employee was observed washing their hands in the three compartment sink. Corrective Action: Provided education on where to wash hands. 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P) A cook line employee was observed entering the kitchen and donning a pair of gloves without first washing their hands. Corrective Action: Provided education on proper handwashing procedures.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) A bucket was present in the basin of the front hand sink and the back kitchen hand sink. Corrective Action: All items were moved to an approved location.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P) Cook line cutting boards used to prepare time/temperature control for safety foods are not sanitized at least once every four hours. Corrective Action: Provided education on proper sanitizing procedures. 4-601.11(A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf) The blade of the table mounted can opener was soiled with grime and debris. Corrective Action: The blade was removed to be sanitized. 4-702.11 Before Use After Cleaning (P) An employee was observed washing the blade of the table mounted can opener with soap, then returned it for use without first sanitizing it. Corrective Action: Provided education on proper sanitizing procedures.
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Cooked cabbage was observed draining in a container on the kitchen floor and measured 91°F. Corrective Action: Provided education and item was to be reheated to 165°F or above, to be hot held at 135°F.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) A large container of cooked noodles stored on the cook line measured 54°F. Cut cabbage stored on the cook line measured 56°F. Corrective Action: All items were moved to an approved refrigeration unit to be rapidly cooled to 41°F or below.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals (P) The sanitizer mixed at the three compartment sink measured above 200 ppm chlorine residual. Corrective Action: The sanitizer was remade following manufacturers instructions. 7-207.11 Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P) Employee cough drops were stored directly on a cook line preparation table. Corrective Action: The cough drops were moved to an approved location.
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Several cooked food items including chicken and pork were cooling in tightly sealed containers in the walk in refrigerator. Corrective Action: Containers were vented and education was provided on proper cooling methods.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Several large buckets of white powder were not labeled as to their contents in the dry storage area.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Several bags of onions were stored directly on the kitchen floor by the walk in refrigerator.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Several scoops were stored in containers of non-circulating room temperature water at the kitchen rice station.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: 4-904.11 Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C) The food contact surface of multiple single-service containers was stored facing upwards on the cook line. 4-502.13 Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C) Several single-service food containers were reused to store other food products throughout the facility.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C) Several food items were stored in direct contact with non-durable grocery bags throughout the facility.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) Chemical test strips were not provided for the chlorine sanitizer.
04/12/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) - The facility was not able to provide proof that a Certified Food Protection Manager was associated with the establishment. Corrective Action: Facility to provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate from an approved place to the inspector within 90 days. Handout on approved classes provided.
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf) - A written procedure for the clean-up of vomit / diarrheal events was not accessible during time of inspection. Corrective Action: Print and keep a copy of document provided by inspector.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) - Signs that state that employees must wash hands were not provided to hand sinks throughout the facility. Corrective Action: Place stickers provided by inspector at all hand sinks or order own stickers/placards.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) - Raw chicken was stored above lettuce creating the potential for cross contamination of products. Corrective Action: Raw chicken was relocated.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) - Foods, such as cooked chicken and vegetables that are served raw that were considered in need of time/temperature control, ready-to eat, and kept for longer then 24 hours were not marked with a discard date of 7 days. Corrective Action: Facility was provided guidance and instructed to begin date marking procedures.
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: 3-501.13 Thawing (C) - Raw beef being thawed under 50°F water in the preparation sink measured 50°F.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) - A bag of onions and a bag of potatoes were stored on the floor near the walk-in refrigerator.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) - Scoops without handles were observed in containers of dry food product and sauces throughout the establishment.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: 4-502.13 Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C) - Single service number 10 cans and single service sauce containers were being re-used to store other food products throughout the establishment.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C)-The ventilation hoods over the grill line was soiled with grease.
12/21/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/12/2018 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw meat was stored above vegetables and rice in the walk in refrigerator. Raw meat was stored next to an over filled cooked meat container in the service line cold top refrigerators. A container of raw pooled eggs was stored above cut onions in the service line cold top refrigerators.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A fly swatter was stored in the basin of the kitchen area hand sink. Corrective action: Manager removed the fly swatter.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed touching cooked noodles with bare hands. Corrective action: Education on bare hand contact was provided.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Pooled raw eggs in the service line cold top refrigerator were measured at 54°F for greater than four hours. Corrective action: Manager voluntarily discarded the eggs.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not readily available at the hand sink directly outside of the kitchen in the bar area. Corrective action: Follow up required.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: The kitchen area hand sink was blocked with equipment. Corrective action: Manager moved the equipment making the sink accessible.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A bottle of chemical lubricant was stored on a shelf with other food items. Corrective action: Manager moved the bottle to an approved location.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: An unlabeled bottle of degreaser was stored next to the dish machine. Corrective action: Manager labeled the bottle.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A bag of onions and a bag of potatoes were stored on the floor in the kitchen.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The service line cold top cutting board was scored and stained.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Shelves were soiled throughout the facility. The cook line ventilation hood was soiled with debris.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Wiping cloths not in use were stored outside of sanitizing solution.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Utensils not in use were stored in room temperature water.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the wall behind the three compartment sink.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Lights were observed uncovered above the spice area.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: The rear kitchen door was left open.
12/05/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored on the preparation table in the kitchen.
11/28/2017 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw animal foods were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee beverages were stored on the preparation table near the kitchen entrance.
03b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly heat foods to 165°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Wantons filled with pork, which was previously cooked and cooled, were not reheated to 165°F prior to hot holding.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the preparation sink or hand sink near the cash register.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Chemical spray bottles in the ware washing area were not labeled as to their contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Foods were stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board on the cold top refrigerator was grooved.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door on the cold top refrigerator was wrapped with tape. A splash guard was not provided between the hand sink and mixer. The storage shelf above the preparation table was made with unfinished wood.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The preparation sink was soiled.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The exterior of the cold top refrigerator was soiled. The ventilation hood was soiled. The storage shelves at the cook line were soiled with dust.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink in the kitchen was soiled.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor and walls near the cook line was soiled with grease. The walls near the ware washing area were soiled with food debris. The walls near the soda machine were soiled.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The lighting on the cook line was insufficient.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Employee personal items were stored on preparation tables throughout the kitchen.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: The back door was left open.
07/08/2016 Inspection, Critical Item
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: The walk-in refrigerator condenser fan condensate was dripping into an uncovered container of chopped carrots.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A cup was stored directly inside the wait station hand sink basin.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee personal beverage was stored next to single service food containers on the kitchen shelf. An employee personal beverage was stored next to clean utensils on the wait station counter.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed preparing vegetables in the dining room.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Two chemical spray bottles containing floor cleaner, in the warewashing area, were not labeled as to their contents.
03/29/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Three, 105 ounce, cans of pineapple chunks on the kitchen can storage rack were severely dented and stored with wholesome cans.
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw fish was stored directly above cream cheese mix inside the walk-in refrigerator. Raw chicken was stored directly above boxes of produce inside the walk-in refrigerator. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above soy sauce inside the cook's line reach-in refrigerator.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee at the dish machine was observed handling soiled dishware then immediately proceeding to handle clean dishware without first washing their hands. An employee in the kitchen was observed donning gloves without first washing their hands.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee twist top beverage was stored directly next to clean silverware on the wait station counter. Employee personal twist top beverages were stored directly next to the brown rice warmer on the kitchen food preparation table. An uncovered employee beverage was stored directly next to an open can of pineapple on the cook's line food preparation table. An employee personal canned beverage was stored next to clean utensils on the storage shelf directly above the cook's line cold-top refrigerator.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: Visibly soiled continuous in-use utensils were being washed, rinsed, and sanitized in the dish machine once a day, per manager of facility.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not available at the kitchen food preparation sink. Hot water was not available at the wait station hand sink.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: A fly catching strip, containing dead insects, was hanging directly above the kitchen food preparation table above uncovered food.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Three spray bottles of disinfectant were stored directly next to customer drink straws on the storage shelf near the restrooms. A colander constructed with self-drilled holes, which was originally used for chemical detergent storage, was being utilized for the storage and washing of onions.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Two chemical spray bottles, containing degreaser on the warewashing area shelf, were not labeled as to their contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Several containers of food were stored uncovered in the kitchen. Cardboard containers, previously utilized for raw chicken storage, were being used for the storage of breaded fried chicken pieces. A box of sweet potatoes was stored on the kitchen floor beneath the dry storage shelf. Containers of food were stored on the walk-in freezer floor. Containers of food were stored on the walk-in refrigerator floor.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non-commercial grade containers were being utilized for food storage throughout the facility. The rice warmer lid was lined with plastic food wrap. The cook's line cold-top refrigerator cutting board was heavily grooved. Several plastic pans, on the clean dishware storage shelf, were in disrepair.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A shelf adjacent to the dish machine was constructed of unsealed wood. The fried rice warmer handle was broken. The cook's line rolling cart was lined with plastic food wrap. A bowl was being utilized as a scooping utensil for dried rice at the cook's line. The bottom shelf, beneath the steam table, was rusted. The walk-in refrigerator door gasket was torn. The Coke refrigerator door gasket was torn at the front dining area.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The three-compartment sink caulking was in disrepair.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cook's line cold-top refrigerator cutting board was heavily stained. The bulk sugar bin scooping utensil was heavily soiled with dried on food debris. The deli meat slicer machine was heavily soiled with dried on food debris. The cook's line three-door reach-in refrigerator interior was soiled with debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cook's line rolling cart was soiled with debris. Storage shelves throughout the kitchen were soiled with debris. The sides of the cook's line equipment were soiled with grease and debris. The cook's line reach-in refrigerator door gaskets were soiled with debris. The bulk food storage bins, in the kitchen, were heavily soiled with debris. The walk-in refrigerator fan guard cover was heavily soiled with dust.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Wiping cloths at the cook's line were not being stored in a sanitizer solution in between use.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Serving spoons, for fried and steamed rice, were stored in stagnant water measuring 71°F.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service articles were being reused for food storage throughout the facility.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The wait station hot water faucet was leaking water. The three-compartment sink faucet was leaking water.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor beneath the ice machine was soiled with debris. The floor beneath the cook's line equipment was soiled with debris. The ceiling above the food preparation area and adjacent light shields were soiled with debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Light bulbs above the warewashing area were not shielded. A light bulb beneath the cook's line hood was not operational.
12/30/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: In the cold top refrigerator shrimp, eggs and garlic in oil were 45°F.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the preparation sink.
12/21/2015 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee beverages were stored on the preparation table near the ware washing area during food preparation.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Eggrolls on the fryer were 100°F. Fried chicken near the cook line was 70°F.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: In the cold top refrigerator beef was 49°F, chicken was 46°F, shrimp was 45°F and garlic in oil was 70°F.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the preparation sink.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Aerosol chemical spray bottles were stored next to food under the preparation table on the cook line.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle in the ware washing area was unlabeled as to its contents.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board on the cold top refrigerator was deeply grooved.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The spice cart at the cook line was lined with plastic. The door gasket on the walk-in refrigerator was torn. The shelves near the fryers were lined with foil.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the three compartment sink was soiled. The shelving above the three compartment sink was dusty. The water line and fire suppression lines in the ventilation hood were heavily soiled with grease.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The faucet on the three compartment sink was leaking. The hand sinks at the service station and in the men's restroom were soiled with hard water stains. The caulking at the base of the toilet in the men's restroom was in disrepair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls near the fryer were soiled. The floor below the cook line was soiled with food debris. The walls in the men's restroom were soiled.
12/10/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/05/2014 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Two dented cans of oyster sauce were stored with wholesome cans on storage racks adjacent to the back door. Corrected on-site.
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw chicken and raw beef were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Raw beef (58°F) was observed in the basin of the prep sink. Cut cabbage (63°F) was stored out of temperature control on a prep table across from the stove.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A bottle of cough medicine was stored on a shelf above the cutting board for the cold-top refrigerator. Corrected on-site.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Containers of raw beef were observed thawing, out of temperature control, on the ground in front of the prep sink. Raw vegetables that were intended to be cooked were stored with raw chicken and raw beef in a manner that did not prevent contamination in the cook line cold-top refrigerator.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Cutting boards used throughout the establishment were deeply grooved. Single-use plastic bags were used for food storage in the walk-in refrigerator and cold-top reach-in refrigerator.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Tape was observed to seal a gap on the door of the cook line cold-top refrigerator.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not readily available in the cook line cold-top refrigerator.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves of the reach-in refrigerator were soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the prep area microwave was heavily soiled with food debris. Door handles throughout the prep area were greasy. The fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator were significantly dusty. The standing mixer in the kitchen was heavily soiled with food debris. The handles of the prep sink were noticeably soiled with grime.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls throughout the prep kitchen were soiled with food debris. A ceiling tile was moved above the entrance to the walk-in refrigerator.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light above the kitchen prep table was not shielded.
12/17/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/10/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Raw meat was stored above cut cabbage and cooked meats in the walk-in cooler. Raw broccoli was stored in a soiled three-compartment sink and was touching dirty dishes.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed not washing their hands with soap.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Shrimp was being thawed in the hand sink. An employee was observed wiping their hands on a soiled common towel.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Cigarettes were stored above the steam table in the kitchen.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Egg rolls on the fryer were 110°F.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Garlic in oil was 63°F in the cold top refrigerator.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: An unlabeled chemical spray bottle was located underneath the dish machine.
12/10/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/06/2012 Inspection, Critical Item
10/08/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/28/2012 Inspection, Critical Item
06/18/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/14/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/19/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/07/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
07/12/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/29/2011 Inspection, Routine
07/01/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/15/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/07/2010 Inspection, Critical Item
01/29/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/21/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/13/2010 Inspection, Routine

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


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